TUS 216 B Intro to Special Awards College

Note: § This presentation was NOT scheduled for the 2006 University of Scouting. The catalog called for the content included in TUS 216 A. PPT. This is the alternative content that I proposed, which may or may not be used for course 216 in the future. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 2

“Miscellaneous: Not …” § § § § RANKS: Scout, TF, 2 nd Class, 1 st Class, Star, Life, Eagle MERIT BADGES. ACTIVITIES: 50 -Miler, Historic Trails. AQUATIC: Boardsailing BSA, BSA Lifeguard, Kayaking BSA, Mile Swim BSA , Scuba BSA, Snorkeling BSA. CONSERVATION: William T. Hornaday (badge, bronze/silver medal), World Conservation Award. LEADERSHIP: Den Chief Service Award. SKILLS: Firem’n Chit, Interpreter Strip, Leave No Trace, Paul Bunyan Woodsman, Totin’ Chip. § Requirements covered in 2006 Boy Scouts Requirements, #33215 B. § (Aquatic awards covered in BS 217 next period. ) 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 3

“Miscellaneous: Not …” § RELIGIOUS: Ad Altair Dei, Alpha Omega, Ararat, Compassionate Father, Dharma, Exploring Community Together, Etz Chaim, God and Church, God and Country, God and Life, Good Servant, In the Name of God, Karma, Light is Life, Light of God, Ner Tamid, On My Honor, Path of the Disciple, Pope Pius XII, Saint Mesrob, Sangha, Spirit of Truth, Tree of Life. § Candidates should contact their family clergy. § Clergy should contact their hierarchy, or the local council office, or check the addresses/phone numbers/URLs listed in the 2006 Boy Scout Requirements #33215 B. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 4

“Miscellaneous: ” § ACTIVITY: International Activity, JOTA, Recruiter. § CAMPING: Year Around Camper, 10/20/30/50 Days and Nights Unit Annual Award, 100/250/500/1, 000 Days and Nights Individual and Unit Cumulative Awards. § NATIONAL COURT OF HONOR: Honor Medal (with Crossed Palms), Heroism Award, Medal of Merit, National Certificate of Merit, Local Council Certificate of Merit. § SERVICE: Hometown USA. § SKILLS: Physical Fitness BSA. § OTHERS: Emergency Preparedness BSA, Ready & Prepared Award, APO. § ACHIEVEMENT: Young American Award, NESA, US Army Youth Certificate of Recognition, Various Scholarships (Am. Vets, BPOE, FOM, IOOF, Ko. C, Lions, Masons, Rotary, VFW, etc. ) 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 5

Ground Rule: § If you have a question, PLEASE ASK IT! § I would prefer to spend my time answering those questions that you actually have, rather than to waste it answering questions I guessed you might have last month. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 6

Activities: § § Historic Trails International Activity Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) Recruiter 25

Historic Trails Award § Patch worn on right pocket, youth or adult. § Application available at council office. § Over 300 approved historic trails. List at http: //www. scouting. org/ -> Boy Scouts -> Activities -> Nationally Approved Historic Trails. (http: //www. scouting. org/Boy. Scouts/trails/) § Requirements described in 2006 Boy Scout Requirements #33215 B. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 8

International Activity Patch § § Requirements set by Local Council. Requires National Tour Permit. Patch #? Worn on right shirt pocket. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 9

Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) § § § § For Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Adults. Whether or not licensed amateur radio operators. Third weekend in October, annually. Participate with any licensed amateur operator or club (BARA http: //www. wtns. binghamton. edu/bara/, SVARA) and make at least one contact on HF bands, using: Voice, CW, SSTV, ATV, OSCAR, PSK-31, RTTY, EME. Listen for: K 2 BSA/5 Dallas, GB 2 GP Gilwell Park England, HB 95 Switzerland. Free wallet card. $4 patch, worn on right shirt pocket. Supplies limited, orders must be placed after August 1 st, allow 4 weeks for delivery, checks only, payable to BSA only. Details (frequencies, etc. ) at www. scouting. org/ -> Boy Scout -> Events -> JOTA. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 10

Recruiter § Recruit a new member. § Ask for the patch at the local council office when the new member’s registration is submitted. § Patch is free. § Patch is worn on the right shirt pocket, by Boy Scouts only. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 11

Camping: § Year Around Camper § Unit Annual Camping Awards - 10/20/30/50 Days and Nights § Unit Cumulative Camping Awards – 100/250/500/1, 000 Days and Nights § Individual Cumulative Camping Awards – 100/250/500/1, 000 Days and Nights 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 12

Year Around Camper … § Patch worn on right pocket flap. § May be worn with year pins w/o background. § Application form with camping log available at council office. § Boy Scout or Venturers. § Within 12 consecutive months. § Candidate’s choice: calendar year, charter year, program year, school year, or otherwise. If/when a candidate misses a month, give him/her a new log sheet and his/her year restarts next month. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 13

. . (Year Around Camper). . Requirements set by council camping committee. For BPC members: § Complete at least one week at a council approved camp experience. (Not necessarily summer camp, may be a unit 50 miler, NYLT, etc. ) § During each of the other 11 months, complete a one night campout (long enough to cook 3 meals, or longer); using approved improvised shelter or under canvas. § Proper practices must be followed. § Campsites must be left in proper condition. § Demonstrate ability to SM/advisor to “take care of himself/herself in the open”. (IMO: Includes ability to make camp, build fire, cook meals, and cleanup; use first aid, handle adverse weather. ) On at least two occasions, demonstrate ability to campmaster, camp ranger, district camping committee member, district chairman, or district executive. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 14

… (Year Around Camper) § FAQ: Youth only? Adults included? § IMO: ask your PLC. § FAQ: What about using lean-tos? § IMO: ask your PLC. (DAC allows use of cabins without electricity. ) § FAQ: What about “make-up” campouts? § IMO: ask your PLC. § Other questions? IMO: ask your PLC. § Authority: Application signed by candidate, unit leader, unit committee member. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 15

Unit Annual Camping Award § Ribbons for unit flag: Unit (10), Bronze (20), Silver (30), Gold (50) Days and Nights. § Application form and log sheet #33690 A (“Our Camping Log”) available at council office. § Attendance: 50% at resident camp, 33% for weekends. § “Year” determined by PLC: calendar, charter, program, school, or otherwise. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 16

Unit Cumulative Camping Award § Ribbons for unit flag: Unit (100), Bronze (250), Silver (500), Gold (1000) Days and Nights. § Application form and log sheet #33690 A (“Our Camping Log”) available at council office. § Attendance: 50% at resident camp, 33% for weekends. § Cumulative since 1 January 1991. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 17

Individual Cumulative Camping Award § Patch worn on right pocket for: Unit (100), Bronze (250), Silver (500), Gold (1000) Days and Nights. § Application form and log sheet #33690 A (“Our Camping Log”) available at council office. § Includes troop, patrol, church, family, school, or other group campout. § Cumulative since 1 January 1991. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 18

National Court of Honor Awards: … 1. Honor Medal w/crossed palms - For saving or attempting to save life at extreme risk to self; using extraordinary skill or resourcefulness. (Often posthumous. ) 2. Honor Medal – For saving or attempting to save life at considerable risk to self; with unusual skill or resourcefulness. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter 19 for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards

. . National Court of Honor. . 3. Heroism Award – For saving or attempting to save life or averting serious injury at minimum risk to self; showing heroism and skill. 4. Medal of Merit – For act of service of rare or exceptional character showing uncommon concern for others. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 20

. . National Court of Honor. . 5. National Certificate of Merit – For significant act of service justifying national recognition short of Medal of Merit. 6. Council Certificate of Merit – For significant service justifying local recognition short of National Certificate of Merit. (Usually awarded for any application forwarded by Council to National if no other award is issued. ) 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 21

. . . National Court of Honor § Application package available from Council office. § Application –SHOULD- be submitted to Council Office within 3 months of event with appropriate letters of recommendation. § Include written statements of all witnesses and any available press coverage of the incident. § Council Awards Committee: § Reviews locally. § May reject, may issue Council Certificate of Merit without forwarding to National, or may forward to National. § -MUST- be forwarded within 6 months of event. § If no national award is issued, may or may not issue Council Certificate of Merit upon local re-review. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 22

Service: § Hometown, USA 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for

Hometown, USA § Partnership between BSA and Keep America Beautiful, Inc. § Earn 3 of 12 MBs: § Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Gardening, Geology, Landscape Architecture, Nature, Plant Science, Public Speaking, Soil and Water Conservation. § Plan (2 hrs) and execute (6 hrs) a service project to benefit community physically or financially. § Opportunities at KAB Week or Public Lands Day. § More information and application at http: //www. scouting. org -> Boy Scouts -> Awards -> Keep America Beautiful Hometown USA Award (http: //www. scouting. org/boyscouts/resources/21377/index. html) § Patch (worn on right shirt pocket? ) 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 24

Skills: § BSA Physical Fitness Award 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark

Physical Fitness Award… Patch (worn on right pocket? ) 1. Complete a cardiovascular fitness evaluation/consultation with your personal health care provider. (Standard class 3 medical evaluation. ) 2. Present to youth group (minimum 8 participants) a presentation of the 7 components of fitness: diet, exercise benefits, recommendations for Scout age individuals, healthy lifestyles. 3. Review Athletics MB and other physical activity/personal fitnesss MBs. Explain steps taken to follow guidelines for your fitness goals. Explain precautions for woods, fields, facilities, waterfront. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 26

. . Physical Fitness. . 4. Explain symptoms of dehydration and hypothermia. Explain how to prevent them. 5. Know your own capabilities and limitations. Show to prepare for the physical activities included in the award program, including proper equipment, clothing, and footwear. 6. Set up a fitness goal-oriented program using the 7 components of fitness. 7. Show improvements in strength, posture, endurance, agility, speed, accuracy, and balance with your plan. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 27

…Physical Fitness § More information and application available at http: //www. scouting. org/ -> Boy Scouts -> Awards -> To be Physically Fit; or http: //www. scouting. org/pubs/19 -327/ 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 28

Other: § § § Emergency Preparedness Award Ready and Prepared Award Alpha Phi Omega

Emergency Preparedness § Requirements for: Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, Webelos, Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts, Venturer, Unit Adults, Council/District Adults. Prepare plans. 1. § § 2. Obtain training (first aid, CPR, etc. ) § § 3. § BS: For home or troop activities. AL: Home, shared with family. Prepare emergency kits for home. UL: Prepare emergency kits for unit meeting place(s). D/CV: Prepare plans/kits for district/council activities. BS: Earn First Aid MB or Emergency Prep MB. AL: Take a First Aid/CPR course –OR- become an active member of the ARC, volunteer ambulance squad, or fire department. Practice with community agencies. More information and application at http: //www. scouting. org -> Boy Scouts -> Awards -> Emergency Preparedness or http: //www. scouting. org/pubs/emergency/ 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 30

Ready and Prepared § Two levels: Gold and Silver. § Individual and Unit: Patch (right pocket) with gold or silver border, Ribbon for unit flag. § 10 Mandatory requirements for both: § Training in SSD/SAP, FA, CPR; Youth Protection Training; Premises Safety; Permits; Driving Safely. § 3 Electives for Gold and 6 Electives for Silver: § Youth Training; Fitness; Permits; Special Achievements. § http: //www. scouting. org -> Boy Scouts -> Awards -> Ready and Prepared or http: //www. scouting. org/awards/10 -278/ for more information and application. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 31

APO – Alpha Phi Omega § College Fraternity of Scouts/Scouters and others. § NO rank requirement. § Chapter may or may not have a fraternity house. § Offers friendship and fellowship. § Tradition of service to the college/university, community, local council. § Ask at campus fraternal organizations office. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 32

Achievement: § § Young American Award National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) US Army Youth Certificate of Recognition Various Certificates and Scholarships 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 33

Young American Award: … § Boy Scout, Venturerer, Explorer, or Lf. L; age 15 to 25 as of June 1 st. § Council Award – Plaque. § National Award – Medal + $5, 000. Cash. Unrestricted. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 34

. . Young American (cont). . 1. Achievement – outstanding in art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, music, religion, or science. 2. Service – Involvement to add to quality of life in community, state, or country. 3. Scholarship – Above average. 4. Recommendations – 3 letters. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 35

. . Young American (cont). . § Application available at http: //www. scouting. org/awards/youngamerican / § Unit submits application to council office by council deadline; no later than 1 st Dec. § Council selection committee makes council award(s). § Council forwards –ONE- application to national by 2 nd January. § Awards usually recognized at council Eagle/Silver/QM/Ranger/Quest/Trust dinner. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 36

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) § Immediately after the BOR, the membership application should be downloaded from http: //www. nesa. org/ for inclusion with the Eagle Award Presentation Kit. § Some troops automatically pay the $25 for the first 5 year’s dues and present the membership certificate at the COH instead of the application. § The presentation should be made by another NESA member. (Make arrangements immediately after the BOR. Ask at the council office. ) 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 37

US Army Youth Certificate of Recognition § At the SM conference and/or BOR, ask about the candidate’s interest in military service branches. § Immediately after the Eagle BOR, ask your local military service recruiter for the certificate. § Arrange with the recruiter for presentation at the COH. Adds pizzazz. § FYI, Eagle Scouts are eligible for E 2 pay immediately upon entry into any of the armed services. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 38

Certificates and Scholarships § Most fraternal / service organizations (Am. Vets, BPOE, FOM, IOOF, Ko. C, Lions, Masons, Rotary, VFW, etc. ) § Some have a Certificate of Achievement or Certificate of Merit. § Some offer a scholarship. § Some have both. § Contact the local organizations for applications and to arrange for a presenter at the Co. H. 25 March 2006 (c) Copyright 2006 by Mark Ritter for BPC Uo. S: Special Awards 39